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Retention Of Repressive Powers Attacked

Commenting on the announcement by the British Direct Rule Minister Jane
Kennedy that repressive legislation is to be renewed in the six counties for
yet another year, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice issues Gerry Kelly MLA
said that decision was 'further evidence that the securocrats are continuing
to drive British policy in Ireland'.

Mr Kelly said:

" Ten years on from the first IRA cessation and the British government are
still relying on repressive legislation. The decision to renew this
legislation is further evidence that the securocrats are continuing to drive
British policy in Ireland.

" The fact of the matter is that if you give repressive legislation to a
force like the PSNI then it will be used.

" The British government need to act to remove such repressive powers and
begin to seriously deliver on their overall commitments on Human Rights,
Policing and Justice issues." ENDS